Tours to USA

United Soccer Academy has an inbound department specifically designed for international teams and clubs wishing to travel and compete in the United States. For the past 20 years, United Soccer Academy has been organizing programs for European and South American teams and clubs wanting to visit and compete in the United States.

Our girls U17 team tour to Florida with United Soccer Academy was excellent. Every facet of the tour was first class and very well organized from the tournament to “playing the University of Central Florida, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Miami. The quality of the soccer program, hotel accommodations, and overall logistics were excellent and very professional.Viggo Stromme, NTG-Baerum (Norway)

With the geographic size of the United States tour options and possibilities are endless based on the time of year (Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer) and locations. Florida and California are two United Soccer Academy’s strongest programs and tours, followed by tours to the East Coast and Midwest of the United States.

Florida

Due to great weather and year-round play, Florida is an ideal destination for a soccer tour to the United States. United Soccer Academy has the ability to coordinate tours that involve tournament play, competition in showcase events, matches versus Major League Soccer (MLS) academies or games for college/universities teams. Tours can include a training camp component, as well as sightseeing and cultural activities from visiting the Florida Everglades to theme parks to attending a major sporting event (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS or MLB)

All tours and programs to Florida include the United Soccer Academy’s commitment to a well-organized and professional tour. All tours include an experienced tour manager to assist foreign teams and clubs with all aspects of the tour logistics.

Recommended youth tournaments in Florida:

August (Late): Davie United Soccer Friendlies (Ft. Lauderdale/Davie)
September (Late): United Soccer Cup (Ft. Lauderdale/Davie)
October (Early): #PlayFor8 Cup – Girls (Ft. Lauderdale/Davie)
October (Early): Soccer Locker Cup – Boys (Ft. Lauderdale/Davie)
November (Early): Alliance Cup (Ft. Lauderdale/Davie)
November (Late): Plantation Thanksgiving Tournament (Ft. Lauderdale/Plantation)
December (Mid): Springs Holiday Cup (Ft. Lauderdale/Coral Springs)
December (Mid): Inter Miami – Freedom Cup (Ft. Lauderdale)
February (Mid): Weston Cup & Showcase (Ft. Lauderdale/Weston)
March (Early): United Cup & Showcase (Ft. Lauderdale/Davie)
March (Late): Sharks Cup & Showcase (Ft. Lauderdale/Davie)
April (Mid): Miami Cup & Showcase (Miami)
May (Mid): Champions Cup (Orlando/Clermont)
May (Late): Youth International Cup, hosted by Inter Miami (Ft. Lauderdale)

Soccer tours to Florida can be based in or combined with stays in South Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or the Palm Beaches), Tampa and Sarasota, or Orlando.

Visits to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot), Universal Studios & Islands of Adventures, SeaWorld or Busch Gardens can be coordinated with in the tours. Also, visit to numerous beaches such as Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale Beach or Clearwater Beach can be scheduled into the tours.

Interested coaches or club directors please contact or email United Soccer Academy for references of international teams that have traveled with United Soccer Academy and for a customized program and tour for your club.

California

California, many consider to be the soccer “hotbed” in the United States, like Florida has the ideal climate for year-round tours. With over 100 youth tournaments and showcases, tour options are numerous between San Diego, Los Angeles to San Francisco. United Soccer Academy has the experience and track record to customize tours to meet the competitive needs and goals, destination desires, team building and cultural and sightseeing activities of teams.

Tours to California can include participation in 3-4 day soccer training programs at University of California (Berkeley) or University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) to matches versus top Academy teams (Major League Soccer and MSL Elite teams) to tournament competition to sightseeing programs throughout the state at countless attractions, theme parks, beach communities, visits to Silicon Valley to city tours (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hollywood/Beverly Hills, San Diego).

All tours and programs to California include United Soccer Academy’s commitment to a well-organized and professional tour. All tours include an experienced United Soccer Academy tour manager to assist foreign teams and clubs with all aspects of the tour logistics.

Interested coaches, team managers, or club directors please contact United Soccer Academy for references of international teams that have traveled to the United States and for a customized program and tour for your club.

Recommended youth tournaments in California:

July 2024 (Second Weekend): PATS Cup – (Orange County)
San Diego Surf Cup (San Diego)
- July 19-22, 2024 | Birth Years 2006-2009
- August 2-5, 2024 | Birth Years: 2010-2017

East Coast

The East Coast region for United Soccer Academy encapsulates New England (Massachusetts Connecticut to the Mid-Atlantic: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia/ With plenty of tour options and opportunities from Boston, New York, Philadelphia to Washington DC United Soccer Academy can coordinate tours to include participation in a tournament, friendly matches, mini-tournaments, homestay programs, and a sightseeing and cultural program to some of the United States most historic sites from Washington DC to New York City to Boston. No region of the United States offers the opportunity to experience the country’s history and culture.

Recommended youth tournaments in along the East Coast:

May 2025: PDA Girls College Showcase (Somerset, New Jersey)
December 2024: PDA Boys College Showcase (Somerset, New Jersey)
March 2025 TBD: Jefferson Cup (Boys) U10-U15 (Richmond, Virginia)
March 2025 TBD: Jefferson Cup (Boys) U16-U19 (Richmond, Virginia)
March 2025 TBD: Jefferson Cup (Girls) U10-U14 (Richmond, Virginia)
March 2025 TBD: Jefferson Cup (Girls) U15-U19 (Richmond, Virginia)
March 2025 TBD: Jefferson Cup (Boys) U16-U19 (Richmond, Virginia)

Midwest

The Midwest Region consisting of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri and Kansas City offers excellent soccer tour opportunities, especially in the summer months.

The Target USA CUP, the largest international youth soccer tournament in North America, showcasing more than 1,000 teams from 20 countries and the United States at one location, The USA Cup can be combined with a program to Chicago or St. Louis that could include friendly matches or a mini-tournament, attending a Major League Soccer (MLS) game and cultural and sightseeing activities. Experience the heartland of America with a customized tour and program in the Midwest.

Recommended youth tournaments in along the East Coast:

July (Mid): Target USA Cup (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
August (Late): Nike Cup of Champions (St. Louis, Missouri)
November (early): SLSG Girls College Showcase (St. Louis, Missouri)

Training Camps

Our dealings with United Soccer Academy have been very professional and reliable. The past two years our players and staff have enjoyed immensely their winter training camp in Florida. United Soccer Academy has organized our training camp and has done a great job with coordination of matches and travel logistics. It has been a great experience and has been wonderful dealing with United Soccer Academy.Kim Brink, former coach Odense Boldklub, Danish Superliga

Our pre-World Cup training camp in South Florida organized by United Soccer Academy was first class and very professional. The service and coordination provided by United Soccer Academy were excellent from the training facilities, matches and to the off-field logistics. Our players and staff thoroughly enjoyed the camp in South Florida.Even Pellerud, former coach U17 National Team Coach - Trinidad & Tobago (Former Canadian and Norwegian National Team Coach)

United Soccer Academy provides turnkey coordination of a club’s pre-season training camp, mid-winter camp or national team camp here in the United States. For clubs looking for a change of venue but still desiring elite professional training, matches and overall coordination, United Soccer Academy has been in the business of working with clubs to accomplish such camps for over two decades. Our contacts and connections are second to none and camps options are equally vast.

Sample Training Programs:

Florida: Camps can be based in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Orlando, or Tampa/Sarasota. 8-14 day training camp with 3-5 quality matches versus Major League Soccer (MLS), United Soccer Leagues (USL) or South American club teams (pending schedules).
California: Either based in Southern or Northern California. 8-14 day training camp with 3-5 quality matches versus Major League Soccer (MLS), United Soccer Leagues (USL) or international teams (pending schedules).
Texas: Based in Dallas, Austin or Houston. 8-14 day training camp with 3-5 quality matches versus Major League Soccer (MLS) or United Soccer Leagues (USL) or Mexican League teams (pending schedules)

Professional clubs can expect the following from United Soccer Academy:

Excellent training facilities and fields.
Access to weight training facilities and training equipment.
Access to pool(s) for recovery.
Coordination of matches and liaison with Major League Soccer (MLS), United Soccer Leagues (USL) or international clubs.
Excellent level of accommodations, appropriate and suitable for professional athletes and teams.
Pre-set meal package (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and snack or 4th meal(s) as needed.
Full-time United Soccer Academy staff member on site.
Assistance to club staff from coaches to kit managers.
Team laundry.
Fulltime transportation (motorcoaches, vans, cars).
Concierge service for players and staff.
Security.

Please contact or email United Soccer Academy to discuss tour and training options and to receive an initial tour proposal and program.